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Thunder Ridge Overlook to Onion Mountain Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

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Bedford County

Thunder Ridge Overlook to Onion Mountain Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

Moderate

Thunder Ridge Overlook to Onion Mountain Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

01:13

16.5km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Jefferson National Forest

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Parking

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16 m

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the more unique overlooks on the parkway in this part of Virginia, Thunder Ridge Overlook can be found at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It peers …

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8.22 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors …

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

740 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

740 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 December

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